Lying Excuses - Mighty Sparrow

[@allfruitsripecanada4369]

Who’s listening in 2020? The entire planet is on lockdown from covid19 and I’m at home with my family, going down memory lane. I hope that we all make it through this terrible time. In the meantime I’ll enjoy some great music from a West Indian legend. Thank you Slinger Francisco. All the best folks. One love.

[@Suteruni]

One love

[@andreygreenidge4854]

Stay safe

[@johnoshei5768]

I wish soca were still like this, or that calypso like this were still made.

[@shqa574]

The King of Calpyso!

[@annikacoughlin]

I am listening from England!

[@maishaisha]

Anyone listening in 2020? Much love to the one and only Mighty Sparrow from Uganda 🇺🇬, Kenya 🇰🇪, and Tanzania 🇹🇿! We’ve loved your music for decades!

[@orihellcon]

4/21/2021

[@Savvynlady]

6/16/2021 in the heart of Dixie, Alabama

[@kesterrichards438]

I've been a fan of The Mighty Sparrow since I was 4 years old, and to this day, I'm 21 now, and I still love this song like its the first time I ever heard it. He's truly the King Of Calypso may his music live on forever🙏🏿

[@beverlybeepath2807]

My dad used to play these when we were very young and he would always be laughing .... Took me 40 years to realize what he was laughing at ... RIP Dad You sneaky bastard .... #love the classics

[@oaofficeautomation]

Lyrics of this song are pure genius. Pure Genius.

[@carltonthomas457]

Nick Benz

[@joycemariewright5868]

"She aint have no gun by she chest is why I was searching under she dress......"

[@garypeter9192]

Nick Benz I Agree His Lyrics Is Pure Genius.. It Have Me Laughting Loud..!!!!!!! 😂😃😂

[@TheTmat007]

It's aight!

[@junedawse9823]

@@garypeter9192 a

[@annmarcano-martin9]

Timeless classics from a true legend. Still enjoyed in 2019 and will be enjoyed for many years to come....

[@pauldorestant1408]

The ingenuity of calypso lyrics, was to be descriptive without blatant vulgarity. That takes real creativity..... something that is lost in nowadays art form.

[@robertobrown4032]

Absolutely ? That best

[@orihellcon]

You still here

[@ravibissookram6643]

@@pauldorestant1408 well saided.

[@Quashieyute]

Born in 96’ but I rather listen to them old time calypso. The rhythms that had our grandparents ready to stand up and move is now having me jam down de place. We must never forget those that came before us!

[@ahsatan.s333]

Same. I was born in 97' and I love the throwback Calypso, soca and reggae tunes ❤️

[@gerryhector6184]

Yes man you know it.

[@sagittaire_98]

I was born in 98' and I feel the exact same. The music of today lacks any kind of feeling. It's as if there's no soul, which is ironic because Soca is the Soul of Calypso

[@wayneweatherhead4550]

baby girl thank you music cant get any better im a bajan.

[@gerryhector6184]

@@wayneweatherhead4550 I'm so glad to hear you say man.

[@gabrielragout1312]

His laugh at the end is so infectious 😂😆✨

[@therisataylor7149]

Young me singing this 😂 now I know $2000 wasn't for no coffee and a sandwich.

[@MalaikaBelle-bc1ln]

A sandwich and coffee ain't pass 2000

[@wadewilson4923]

2020 , what can I say, just the year of mass extinction. I recently lost my a good friend to COVID in April and now my pops who suddenly passed on May 16th (not COVID) without warning. He was from Trinidad & Tobago. I remember him telling me stories about working with The Mighty Sparrow back in the day. My dad worked in television, he started out in TTT station in Trinidad, then moved on to work at stations in the US to further his career starting from NBC, Discovery Channel, WPIX11 to finally FOX 5 NY. Hearing Sparrow also brings back memories of my grandmother singing Jean & Dinah when my brother and I were younger. Then hearing my grandfather call her by her name and tell her "Stop singin dat to de children.." LOL. I just needed to hear these songs to bring me back to those days when there were all alive and happy. I will miss my dad dearly. I can say my relationship with my dad was solid, and I am grateful for the time spent with him. For those that can, make the time with your family. Tell them you love them because things can change suddenly. Stay Safe.

[@glennfraser5279]

Virtual hugs from trini, hope u keeping safe

[@DrKniz]

A bee sting meh in me behind Couldn't help it a had to whine That's all that is all 😂😂😂 That one win!!!!

[@Cxnvict]

☠️

[@onealeking1075]

😂😂😂😂

[@LloydTF]

Facts!!

[@robertobrown3568]

Well here we are 2019 still loving sparrow music yes?

[@kennethunderwood5205]

The best in the carribean icon forever ❤️

[@kennethunderwood5205]

The best

[@gretapantophlet9201]

King of Calypso. There will never be another like him. His music is fantastic!

[@marleneramnarine5807]

I am a senior citizen love these oldies nothing cannot beat d birdie

[@gabrielfarrell4280]

Still remains a big tune in 2021 👏👏👏

[@josiahedwards8811]

Boop boop 💥💥❤️

[@creselledean7670]

@ Gabriell Farell not only does it remain a big tune but a sweet and feel good tune that you just dance to without a partner

[@freddeshayes]

TRUE !

[@jasonsiew225]

2022 also

[@oo7blood58]

We will die and it will live on 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@WinstonWillams-pv7th]

This is the most unique and versitile artiste.i. have ever seen in my whole life. Long live the birdie.

[@laurelyspice]

Genius!😊

[@chinweumeozulu4401]

Here in 2022, dreaming of the Caribbean. Love you Sparrow, so witty and fun.

[@juancarlosreinaleal2434]

I love his melody and the lyrics even more, his creativity is unparalleled. Simply THE BEST calypsonian in the world

[@derekplummer8970]

Every Caribbean country should have a bust of this great man while he is alive 🇬🇾

[@oungkarmaharaj5860]

Most of the times, we are innocent. Its a good thing Sparrow explained everything.

[@silkorkid]

+Oungkar Maharaj Yeah right!!!!! lol

[@marledebakkerunicorn]

Ha ha ha, you is just plain disgusting.

[@NatashyaPrimus]

Oungkar Maharaj shame shame you ain’t have?🤭

[@MegaGmachine]

hahaha good one

[@eliasalexander411]

You probably was looking for attention why u have to mention u east indian. Sparrow discover trinidad @majahhype

[@Randy-Roberts]

Witty lyrics wedded to a light, bouncy, tight and infectious melody and arrangement. Musical honors brilliantly executed by Nappy Mayers. Perfection!

[@NosyPosey]

You've got to be a musician. Good review.

[@mariasimmons8899]

Ahhh, beautifully put. You are quite poetic in your own right. But Yes!!! Sparrow was the 'Master' in lyrical delivery. His music reminds me of my late father. May he R.I.P. He was a real lover of Sparrow's music and it was through him I was introduced. Trini parents, UK born. Got to live out there. So I've had the best of both worlds. The world was a different place in the 80's, when I was a teenager. Or maybe, it was, that I, was innocent & sheltered from so much. I just wish we would 'All' Love each other more. Not necessarily down the line in which 'The Mighty Sparrow R.I.P was referring Lol 😝😂. Naughty but Nice. Missjamm/UK

[@Randy-Roberts]

Maria, Sparrow is still alive. He’s been experiencing some health issues in recent years, but is still very much alive. Appreciate your comments. Bless!

[@Randy-Roberts]

Soca Lover, appreciate your comments . Bless!

[@IanJames_4]

@@Randy-Roberts I think Maria was saying RIP to her dad, not Sparrow.

[@meerkatz74]

Phenomenal talent. This is my favourite recording of one of many signature tunes by Sparrow

[@justinchinkeefatt5683]

This song proves that everything have a rational explanation.

[@Mhayzey]

Lol. So true. Even when the obvious is clear.

[@Joseph_Omega]

GENIUS lyrics! And the ICONIC Sparrow laugh!

[@blessed1peace]

Sparrow is a legend my father Mc Donald Stanley introduce me to Sparrow. no one can touch him in his time always a winner for years. Untouchable. Respect

[@lindahippolyte4296]

I love all his songs

[@orihellcon]

Come back for the memories

[@TheObserver2]

Head and shoulders above any other singer from the Caribbean. In a class by himself.

[@gisellealexander9527]

In my opinion, this is a master piece of music and should be regarded as one of the best songs of all times!!!

[@Sugarmantreacle]

Love this song. Never gets old.😅🤣I ain't lying, it's true!!

[@velvetblvd]

This song is something else, oh how I love it. It puts Shaggy song,"It was not me to shame.

[@mangojulie123]

The man is a damn genius of relationships!

[@Flewti2]

mangojulie123 A sign of a great artist, from Shakespeare to The Beatles.

[@riyadhrafique8377]

Think of when he did Bag Of Sugar (1966) If Sparrow had another Ph.D. it would be in understanding women!! 😂

[@nickfields5096]

this song is hilarious..first time i properly listened to it.. i am only 26 so these songs are kinda new to me

[@mayamodeste5430]

Im 18 and this song is old news! I love calypso

[@carmencanzius8900]

Nick Fields Hi there youngster please enjoy old folks music that was how we roll lol

[@kellyannelaviar3675]

I sing..hum and laugh lol

[@rogerblack4200]

Great Kaiso fo so

[@coconut37717]

Wow sparrow has such a creative mind lol poetic lyrically

[@gabrieldesantis4823]

I heard this song today for the 1st time, I love it. Hail to the king--the Mighty Sparrow.

[@djsnow7676]

2000$ for a sandwich and a coffee hahahaha I wonder how much is that now in 2023!!! Old time classics!!!

[@frederickaclarke2689]

1❤❤❤ ❤

[@derekcameron4138]

😅😅

[@leslieclewis5443]

Correcting school work on a Friday night , with our West Indian , Mighty Sparrow. A Saturday will not pass without his songs being played on the radio .

[@oungkarmaharaj5860]

Sparrow is not only a calypsonian but also a poet, and one of our best entertainer.

[@selwynbharath2271]

A master at work spinning a believable yarn.

[@alisterazzurri1987]

big big tune!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tennkenobi]

He is one of the best lyricists ever, should be more well known throughout the world.

[@zumaanandrade3961]

He toured worldwide they know him. Well maybe the older ppl

[@emmanueladdo4520]

2022 still my fav. From Ghana 🇬🇭

[@demman8081]

Almost 2022 and I still love this song. All lies. This always makes me laugh and smile. LOL

[@lisabudri448]

that watless laughter in the end !!!!

[@collisarnold943]

I can't stop listening to his songs, this one is my favorite

[@MM-it1cp]

I bet

[@vikramadityakumargaur5412]

Love and respect from India

[@kelvinjames4646]

Yoooo this is a timeless masterpiece, 2022 and beyond...that's all, that is all, that is all!

[@nkosiimpi889]

Ah man I loved the whole way through this one. Much love and respect to everyone Trinidad and the whole diaspora

[@maryamkabal579]

My dad listens to this all the time❤️ thank you for this amazing music

[@karimalhassani3830]

Fantastic, what a wonderfully wicked laugh Sparrow have!

[@janetaylor439]

That's the provking laughter of guilt!

[@DebasisGhoshwbls]

the greatest calypsonian. Despite being East Indian i like his West Indian songs.

[@albertmatunga8249]

You should check out his love for the East Indian ladies, Marajin Sister comes to mind.

[@rabbitfish6334]

Music has no borders brother, I know more Mantra, Bhajans, Gurbani Shabad than most of my Indian friends...Salaam

[@shaunsilver1319]

Trinidad and Tobago is a multi cultural society we accept all races.

[@atenashram105]

Randall Adams great one randall you are right

[@cherie0882]

@@shaunsilver1319 ::sigh:: Always singing this tune with all the racism that goes on, especially during election time.

[@anthonymack3292]

This was the smart man I grew up listening to in the 60's. His songs will always be a sweet memory of the good ole days. There was notin like dat. Man, dem was the days when the lizzard run up teacher Mildred dress. But now I'm a grown man, the lizzard has been with me. And believe me, Sparrow eh dead nah. D man is good for some slack talk.

[@rennidudesmanramsaran7063]

We trini 🇹🇹 men always give ah helping hand😂😂 that's all 😂😂

[@ebunny5]

lol 😁😁

[@LeylahCarrie]

😂 always 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@pamelaking4282]

So this is where some men got their answers from 😂😂😂sparrow had that wicked wotliss laugh too 😂

[@nirmaladhanrajh8660]

The best calypsonian -EVER -any topic- he can covert to a hit tune that makes you laugh! Thank you Sparrow💞🤗

[@coconut37717]

man i remember all this songs from time i was young my dad had all these record great tune

[@TheSheriffess]

RIP Mummy.

[@normanosborne7367]

KILLER LYRICS......WORDS OF WISDOM. KING SPARROW WAS ON LYRICALLY FIRE WHEN WRITING THIS MEMORABLE MASTERPIECE.

[@tiffanyalexander156]

I actually utubed this Was really feeling this Sparrow Will remain a hit

[@sebastianrobertson3562]

Thanks for making it clear, hope all men are thankful. Hope all ladies who listened tell the others who didn't and they stop accusing us

[@kittywhite1924]

2023, still enjoying, beautiful memories surfaced, all good vibes.

[@MalickJoJenna]

Sparrow have an answer for everything. That's all...that is all...that is all. 😂

[@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912]

MalickJoJenna lolol

[@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912]

MalickJoJenna lolol

[@christopherbailey6802]

MalickJoJenna k ...... you .......

[@okekebob7702]

lmao

[@CCobraProductions]

Ha, ha, ha... Sparrow is so innocent.

[@mrs.christinapaul4646]

Up here in Maine, love this! I wish I could be down there instead of here in this cold.

[@bettyf.mobley5967]

Lying excuses!! One of my favorite the mighty Sparrow my all time lyrics he can come up with the words boooy!! De lizard !! Mr Ben wood!! Salt fish !! I could go on and on the melody of these grrreat!! Long live Slinger Francisco The mighty Sparrow I will always Love You!!

[@selinabanfield3603]

....ah bee sting mih ah couldn't help it ah had tuh wine, dat's all.... Sparrow best ever! :-)

[@knollymoses3200]

Fun lyrics and one of his most danceable tunes.

[@Kernmall]

I'm 25 my mom always says that I was born in the wotng era. This is so true. I loveeee them tune hear.😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@berylevelyn1529]

Kern Jordan vvj Cth

[@NatashyaPrimus]

Kern Jordan yes, you would have had a ball🤪

[@ParappatheRapper]

Actually you were born in exactly the right era because you can listen to this stuff and also everything new. There is no better time than now.

[@bushbangalo]

I feel sorry for him, nobody believes him... Man speaking the truth 😂

[@kellyannelaviar3675]

My parents time had the best music...I dont feel too bad..I do my catching up now lol... 33 yrs old

[@melthorne7450]

In my opinion this is the GREATEST song by The Mighty Sparrow.

[@williambooth8631]

I'm new to this Island genre...but after hangin' in TIKI BARS thru out the Fla Keys...I dug the "PARTY RIFFS"....

[@NosyPosey]

@@IsaiahTheFlame ..This older sound is called Calypso. The current sound is Soca (originally spelt Sokah), which was invented by Lord Shorty in the early 70's.

[@dingolaystar3873]

A white dude. Dud!

[@petulaalleyne7067]

I love sparrow.he knows all the trick in the book.he is a realllllllllllllllll player.

[@nicolewalker1808]

November 2022 and this song still pumping

[@tonyalvarez8727]

music like this neva gro ole!

[@glambeauty767]

2023💃💃

[@whotfisr0bin]

i love dis man eh

[@eldorado5960]

The essence of the Mighty Sparrow at the top of his game.

[@alvinvillaruel8955]

Still enjoying in 2022....

[@adamkmacleod]

my dad would play sparrow over and over into the wee hours of the morning. my dad loved this music. I used to find it annoying as a kid- now it just gives me great memories of my dad

[@ralda1173]

the greatest calypsonian the world ever seen I'm his biggest fan

[@priyagopie1648]

Maralda Doughty lpo

[@lizsuperville186]

Love this . Plays very often when im doing my chores.CLASSIC

[@jodaga12]

Pure genius!

[@majorenterprizing9252]

This tune going be bouncing all in the year 3000. Classic masterpiece! Sparrow is a trip. "... I was holding her for the police. She never had the gun in her chest so I was looking under she dress, that is all... Lol

[@Anu-r6x]

2024 and beyond

[@yunglordz5907]

2022 onwards, nuff respect to a soca legend 🙏💯

[@sophiabhagwandeen2127]

l love the mighty sparrow's songs

[@dexteryearwood]

Just can't get enough, there's nothing like this again

[@soulhunteralchemist]

A master at his craft!!!

[@mavissealy1838]

Love the oldest music it lockdown so I am listening to tSparrow and some Reggae.

[@janellecommissiong6746]

One of the best compositions ...clever Trini .... that's all...that is all. that is all.

[@deckstawalker167]

Simply the greatest ...... Untouchable ....

[@tedemmanuelvidal9607]

Still listening and still enjoying in 2019!!!!!!!!

[@JoelGhany]

This is some clever lyrics!

[@easttyngarcia4508]

I love this man he I related to my good friend St Louis from Gran Roy Grenada All my years my self and Margaret pañtin has become so obsessed with we used to sit and see who can sing most of his Calypso and I would win this brings back memories as she is now dead R

[@jimbrown9749]

The birdie ya, Jah know he's the best of all times...

[@violawolfe2598]

Awww will always love Sparrow. Unforgettable.

[@galedasilva9275]

$2000 for sandwich and coffee.....birdie the master.

[@NatashyaPrimus]

Gale Da Silva I now go in and ask for $2000.00 to buy ah sandwich and coffee yes.

[@kerrybowrin9635]

lolzzzz

[@cliffordhammond7641]

lool...ikr

[@sohanramlakhan6857]

Bess

[@ricardojohn3473]

Phrasing unequaled.

[@johnsnow63]

Definitely still relevant to this day in my case.💯👍🏽🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

[@djsnow637]

Best in the worlddddd #djsnow proud fan of this king

[@delonjones9401]

Wish I could lie like sparrow lol😅

[@Dyane-bu4vg]

2021 😌😌😌😌 could never get enough of these wii 😌